Three brothers from the Alexander family have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a New York case involving sex trafficking and sexual abuse.
Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander were sentenced on Tuesday, October 27, after being found guilty in the case.
Under the court's order, the brothers must also participate in treatment and rehabilitation programmes designated for sex offenders while in prison. Each will face an additional 10 years of supervised release after completing their prison sentences.
Oren and Alon were each fined $300,000, while Tal was fined $350,000. The amount of compensation to victims will be determined later.
Oren was also ordered to pay an additional immediate fine of $50,000 in connection with the distribution of images related to the sexual abuse of an underage girl. Prosecutors cite allegations involving more than 70 women Prosecutors alleged that the three brothers spent nearly a decade luring women with promises of luxury travel, boat trips and exclusive events before drugging them and sexually assaulting them while they were unconscious or otherwise vulnerable.
More than 70 women have made allegations in connection with the case. During the five-week trial, 11 women testified, at least eight of whom said they had been drugged.
Prosecutors had sought life sentences for all three brothers. Their lawyers denied the allegations and asked the court to impose lighter sentences.
Before sentencing, the brothers also maintained their innocence in court. The judge criticised their statements, saying their claims that they had not raped anyone were false. Brothers known in New York's luxury property market Oren and Tal Alexander were known in New York's luxury real estate business. Their brother Alon was also accused in the case.
The brothers' family said they would continue their legal fight against the verdict.
Source: ABC News
